TD Column

The Art of Losing

Jeb Lund / Truthdig Apr 9, 2026 This week’s threatened genocide and failed ceasefire are grim signs of our new normal. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Obscene Trump

Rick McKee Apr 9, 2026 Dig deeper

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What Each Side Got for Ceasefire

Michael de Adder Apr 9, 2026 Dig deeper

Military

The Terms of Iran’s Ceasefire Underscore War’s Strategic Blunders

Trita Parsi / Responsible Statecraft Apr 8, 2026 Trump’s failed use of force has blunted the credibility of American military threats, introducing an entirely new dynamic into the diplomatic track. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

World

The Iran War Is Changing How People Cook — and What They Eat

Ayurella Horn-Muller, Naveena Sadasivam / Grist Apr 7, 2026 Across Asia and Africa, the cooking gas shortage is emptying menus, driving people to coal and wood, and fueling a booming black market. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Middle East

How Trump’s Easter Threat Enriches Iran

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 6, 2026 Since Trump and Netanyahu launched their illegal war, Iran has likely made an incredible economic windfall and will continue to do so. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Dumb Bomb

Christopher Weyant Apr 2, 2026 Dig deeper

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War Rationale

Adam Zyglis Apr 2, 2026 Dig deeper

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A War About Nothing!

Dave Whamond Mar 26, 2026 Dig deeper

Business & Economy

Iran War Exposes the Energy Dominance Lie

Jonathan Thompson / High Country News Mar 26, 2026 True energy independence comes from weaning ourselves from fossil fuels. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Our Allies Are Paying for Trump’s Iran ‘Excursion’

Dean Baker / Beat the Press Mar 24, 2026 The war with Iran has been as an economic shock for U.S. allies, undermining claims that other countries should be thankful for the conflict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Iran War Casualties

Dave Whamond Mar 23, 2026 Dig deeper